ZHANGYE NATIONAL GEOPARK, CHINA This picturesque park in China, a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, has such a whimsical feel that it is almost hard to believe it is a naturally formed beauty. The landscape is a textural and visual wonder, with fascinating hills and rock formations stretching through an impressive area of 124 square miles. This location was once underwater millions of years ago. With the crashing and shifting of tectonic plates, what was once submerged transformed into the mighty mountains we see today. This process exposed different types of minerals over the years and, along with the unpredictability of the elements, helped to paint the layers of stunning colors throughout the formations, making this site the true definition of nature’s color palette. The everchanging sandstone soil has allowed the mountain range to shift and transform with the assistance of rain and wind, adding beauty to the fact that the mountains will continue to change over time, reminding us to stay present and savor every moment.
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